Anniversary Gifts, Austin-Style

Life has a way of making us think we have all this time, right? And then suddenly you realize tomorrow’s your anniversary, and you end up sneaking off to Walgreen’s in the middle of the night like you’re the fourth member of PJ Masks to grab a card (as the cashier snickers). Then you find yourself frantically pulling through the drive through at Dunkin Donuts so you can surprise your darling husband with breakfast and look like you had this whole thing planned for ages. The Midnight Walgreens and Dunkin scenario is to be avoided at all costs. We can do better!

Here are some Anniversary Gifts, Austin-Style:

The Foodie

Whether your partner identifies as a “foodie” or just likes to dine out, take him on an Austin Eats Food Tour. You can hit up top-rated local spots and sample anything from BBQ to food trucks to tacos with a trusty tour guide to give you insider info.

If your partner has hopped on the Kimchi train, he might love this idea. This fermented Korean condiment is loaded with gut-healthy probiotics. Most of us would just buy a jar, but true foodies tend to enjoy the creative process as much as the end result.

The Music Lover

Surprise him with a night at the stylish and historic Hotel St. Cecilia. “Created in honor of the patron saint of music and poetry, the Saint Cecilia takes inspiration from the great era of the late 1960’s and early 1970’s when a revolution of rock and roll and beat poetry overran the hallowed halls of established convention.”

The Crunchy

Treat him to the ultimate in farm-to-table dining at Eden East. “Guest dine al fresco at community tables situated under a majestic Elm tree”. Dinner is available Friday and Saturday and breakfast is Saturdays only. BYOB!

A healthy new hobby, perhaps? This kit includes everything you need to start home brewing Kombucha. There are ingredients to brew first batch, equipment and culture to brew for a lifetime.

The Techie/Nerd/Geek

I had input from my very own real live nerd for this one! Drones are basically the coolest toy ever for grown men.